Location: Abingdon
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Salary: from £26,369 (per annum)

We have a job opportunity for an assistant supervisor whose primary responsibility would be assisting in managing the cleaning and maintenance of both councils' public toilets.

The role will require you to undertake some minor repairs within the facilities and to assist the supervisor in managing the cleaning team, while also undertaking a programme of deep cleans across the two council areas.

You will be required to work 37 hours per week over five days, with every other weekend off (two-week shift rota). The successful candidate will be provided with a vehicle, so you will also require a full driving licence.

Your essential skills, knowledge and experience

• One year’s experience of working in a cleaning role is essential
• Good interpersonal and communication skills – the ability to work with a wide variety or people
• ability to assess and react quickly to situations as they unfold
• ability to maintain accurate reports and records
• You must be able to read safety information on cleaning materials to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
• Provide training to staff on the correct use of all equipment and materials
• You must be able to follow the instructions on cleaning product to ensure the correct dilution levels.
• Experience of ensuring public facilities are kept clean and safety to use.
• A knowledge of how building/refurbishment projects are managed
• Experience in identifying works required to maintain buildings in good order
• Familiarity with contract procurement process
• Good health and safety awareness with regard to cleaning equipment and materials
• Good communication skills to ensure customer service satisfaction.
• Willing to contribute ideas that will improve the service
• Effective knowledge of IT with basic level MS word, excel
• Good level of numeracy needed to complete maintenance faults and time sheets etc. Training will be given
• Ability to lead a team and to act independently to provide solutions
• Valid full driving licence

Why choose South Oxfordshire District Council?

• Competitive salary from £26,369 (per annum) with an annual review
• Enhanced Annual Leave Allowance
• A generous career average pension
• Various other benefits including access to wellbeing resources, Cyclescheme and a lot more

You may also have experience in the following: Cleaner, Cleaning Operative, Cleaning Assistant, Cleaning Supervisor, Equipment Cleaner, Equipment Cleaning, Commercial Cleaner, Housekeeping Assistant, Housekeeper, Hospitality Assistant, etc.

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